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BK52 MFF

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,706 mi
Last recorded164,706 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 MFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 164,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 158,959 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 158,959 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 151,897 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 151,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 141,957 miles

O/S/F inner driveshaft boot holed

Pass 2 Aug 2010 127,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 104,496 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 79,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,690 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,405 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BK52 MFF is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK52 MFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK52 MFF registered?

BK52 MFF is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 MFF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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